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1. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

"There were no coffee makers or microwaves in the room. They were getting new refrigerators but they weren't in yet but for some reason they took out the Best Western refrigerators without waiting for the new ones to come. This hotel is no longer a Best Western, instead it is Spark by Hilton. There is no longer a hot breakfast. Instead they have a bagel bar. The bagel bar was good if you like bagels. Aside from that, there was oatmeal some cereal and a machine that spit out vanilla yogurt....

Robert

AED 328

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

2. Spark by Hilton Watertown

2.5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Alan

AED 328

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sep - 23 Sep

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

3. Royal Inn Motel

8.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Gary

AED 227

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

9.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Tonya

AED 283

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

5. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

9.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Tara

AED 485

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sep - 20 Sep

6. Hampton Inn Watertown

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Wanda

AED 391

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

5.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Melanie

AED 476

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

8. Allen's Budget Motel

9.1 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Robert

AED 220

AED 245 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

5.3 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeremy

AED 497

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

8.7 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Nicole

AED 249

AED 276 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

4.8 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Kent

AED 368

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | TV

12. Nest Inn

5 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Debbie

AED 206

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

13. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

5.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

AED 222

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | WiFi (free)

14. Harbor House Inn

18.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Jeanne

AED 692

AED 806 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Indoor pool, open 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

15. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

4.6 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

PRIYANKA ARUN

AED 243

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sep - 18 Sep

16. Travel Inn

4.9 km from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Trina

AED 228

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Watertown Fort Drum	4.0 1 review	View
Spark by Hilton Watertown	8.0 Very good 67 reviews	View
Royal Inn Motel	7.2 Good 443 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG	8.4 Very good 520 reviews	View

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Allen's Budget Motel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved that it was a family run establishment, they were very helpful. The room had a kitchenette which was really nice and everything was well maintained inside."

Royal Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and clean"

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

"Staff great, clean property. Rooms a little small but fine for 2 people. Only thing I think should be changed is the shower curtain. With or without fan going it kept moving so water was all over the floor. I almost fell."

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

10/10 Excellent

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Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean, bed was very comfortable. Lobby was clean and tidy, but hallway carpets need to be cleaned. Overall a very positive experience"

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

8/10 Good

"Piscine ouverte seulement de 2 a 9 pm. Donc pas possible de se beigner le matin vers 20 heures !!!"

Martin’s Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful home and had everything we needed for an enjoyable weekend stay."

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

10/10 Excellent

"just needs bigger towels."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

10/10 Excellent

"All good."

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Thompson Park, a lovely green space in Watertown. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

8.2/10 (42 reviews)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Jefferson County Historical Society

8.8/10 (13 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Dry Hill Ski Area

7.2/10 (33 reviews)

Hit the slopes at Dry Hill Ski Area during your trip to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Burrville Cider Mill

7.6/10 (53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Burrville Cider Mill during your travels to Watertown. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Kostyk Field

7.2/10 (19 reviews)

Kostyk Field is just one of the places to see in Watertown, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

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Regal Salmon Run

You can take time to visit Regal Salmon Run during your travels to Watertown. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park is located in a welcoming area of Watertown that travelers like for its sporting events and historic landmarks. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Spark by Hilton Watertown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park. Other good choices within a few miles include Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands and Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY.

How many hotels are there close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Jefferson County Historical Society and Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Thompson Park and Kostyk Field. Dry Hill Ski Area, Burrville Cider Mill, and Regal Salmon Run are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for New York State Zoo at Thompson Park hotels

1. Best Western Watertown Fort Drum

2. Spark by Hilton Watertown

3. Royal Inn Motel

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

5. Candlewood Suites Watertown Fort Drum by IHG

6. Hampton Inn Watertown

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

8. Allen's Budget Motel

9. Hilton Garden Inn Watertown/Thousand Islands

10. Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

12. Nest Inn

13. Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

14. Harbor House Inn

15. Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

16. Travel Inn

Compare popular hotels close to New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Top New York State Zoo at Thompson Park Hotel Reviews

Allen's Budget Motel

Royal Inn Motel

Quality Inn & Suites Watertown Fort Drum

Days Inn by Wyndham Watertown Fort Drum

Ramada by Wyndham Watertown/Thousand Islands NY

Adirondack Efficiencies Watertown

Martin’s Guesthouse

Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown - 1000 Islands

Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands

Other attractions near New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

Thompson Park

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Jefferson County Historical Society

Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York

Dry Hill Ski Area

Burrville Cider Mill

Kostyk Field

Regal Salmon Run

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